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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.49, 505.06 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.49, 505.06 and 214.83 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.49 : 505.06 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.49/505.06 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.49x = 505.06 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.49x = 108,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,501.50/336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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