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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 502.37 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 502.37 and 296.20 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 502.37 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/502.37 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 502.37 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 148,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,801.99/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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