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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 505.08 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 505.08 and 215.21 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 505.08 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/505.08 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 505.08 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 108,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.53/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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