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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.50 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.50 and 243.60 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.50 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.50 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.50 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 113,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,152.20/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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