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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 504.09 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 504.09 and 214.48 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 504.09 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/504.09 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 504.09 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 108,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,113.63/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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