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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 464.90 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 464.90 and 243.56 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 464.90 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/464.90 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 464.90 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 113,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,231.04/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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