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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 464.25 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 464.25 and 238.48 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 464.25 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/464.25 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 464.25 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 110,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,714.34/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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