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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.51, 503.78 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.51, 503.78 and 238.77 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.51 : 503.78 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.51/503.78 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.51x = 503.78 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.51x = 120,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,286.36/336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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