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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 504.26 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 504.26 and 232.28 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 504.26 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/504.26 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 504.26 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 117,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,129.51/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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