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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 503.46 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 503.46 and 249.42 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 503.46 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/503.46 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 503.46 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 125,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,572.99/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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