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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 505.42 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 505.42 and 215.46 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 505.42 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/505.42 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 505.42 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 108,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,897.79/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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