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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 465.11 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 465.11 and 253.72 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 465.11 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/465.11 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 465.11 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 118,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,007.71/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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