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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 505.02 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 505.02 and 215.09 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 505.02 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/505.02 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 505.02 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 108,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,622.23/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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