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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.61, 505.25 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.61, 505.25 and 302.13 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.61 : 505.25 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.61/505.25 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.61x = 505.25 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.61x = 152,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,653.93/336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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