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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 464.60 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 464.60 and 243.70 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 464.60 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/464.60 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 464.60 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 113,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,222.47/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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