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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 504.78 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 504.78 and 233.50 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 504.78 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/504.78 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 504.78 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 117,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,866.13/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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