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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.39, 504.90 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.39, 504.90 and 238.61 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.39 : 504.90 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.39/504.90 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.39x = 504.90 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.39x = 120,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,474.19/336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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