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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 464.70 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 464.70 and 243.40 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 464.70 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/464.70 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 464.70 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 113,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,107.98/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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