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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 504.54 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 504.54 and 233.80 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 504.54 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/504.54 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 504.54 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 117,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,960.19/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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