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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 505.14 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 505.14 and 245.50 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 505.14 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/505.14 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 505.14 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 124,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,011.87/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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