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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 502.44 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 502.44 and 316.08 is: 471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 502.44 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/502.44 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 502.44 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 158,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,811.24/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.64

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