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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 505.08 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 505.08 and 245.28 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 505.08 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/505.08 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 505.08 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 123,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,886.02/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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