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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 463.92 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 463.92 and 249 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 463.92 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/463.92 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 463.92 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 115,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,516.08/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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