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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.49, 504.32 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.49, 504.32 and 233.75 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.49 : 504.32 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.49/504.32 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.49x = 504.32 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.49x = 117,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,884.89/336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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