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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 505.38 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 505.38 and 215.15 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 505.38 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/505.38 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 505.38 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 108,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,732.51/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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