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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 505.56 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 505.56 and 245.22 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 505.56 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/505.56 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 505.56 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 123,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,973.42/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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