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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 504.84 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 504.84 and 238.83 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 504.84 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/504.84 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 504.84 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 120,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,571.57/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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