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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 504.01 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 504.01 and 233.75 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 504.01 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/504.01 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 504.01 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 117,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,812.00/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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