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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 505.40 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 505.40 and 282.22 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 505.40 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/505.40 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 505.40 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 142,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633.99/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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