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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 464.62 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 464.62 and 253.86 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 464.62 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/464.62 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 464.62 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 117,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,948.91/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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