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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 505.22 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 505.22 and 250.18 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 505.22 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/505.22 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 505.22 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 126,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,393.43/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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