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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 505.12 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 505.12 and 249.58 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 505.12 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/505.12 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 505.12 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 126,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,067.85/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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