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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.45, 463.89 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.45, 463.89 and 248.97 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.45 : 463.89 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.45/463.89 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.45x = 463.89 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.45x = 115,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,494.69/336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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