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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 464.97 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 464.97 and 253.43 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 464.97 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/464.97 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 464.97 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 117,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,835.58/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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