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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 463.98 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 463.98 and 243.28 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 463.98 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/463.98 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 463.98 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 112,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,877.05/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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