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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 504.06 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 504.06 and 233.61 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 504.06 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/504.06 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 504.06 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 117,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,753.46/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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