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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 464.37 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 464.37 and 253.44 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 464.37 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/464.37 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 464.37 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 117,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,689.93/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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