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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 505.34 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 505.34 and 215.02 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 505.34 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/505.34 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 505.34 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 108,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658.21/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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