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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.40 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.40 and 243.42 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.40 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.40 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.40 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 113,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,044.25/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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