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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 463.90 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 463.90 and 248.98 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 463.90 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/463.90 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 463.90 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 115,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,501.82/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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