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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 463.95 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 463.95 and 243.27 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 463.95 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/463.95 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 463.95 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 112,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,865.12/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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