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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 464.04 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 464.04 and 248.16 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 464.04 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/464.04 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 464.04 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 115,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,156.17/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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