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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.51, 503.73 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.51, 503.73 and 245.18 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.51 : 503.73 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.51/503.73 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.51x = 503.73 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.51x = 123,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,505.78/336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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