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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 464.94 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 464.94 and 243.81 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 464.94 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/464.94 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 464.94 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 113,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,357.02/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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