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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 503.04 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 503.04 and 248.44 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 503.04 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/503.04 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 503.04 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 124,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,975.19/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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