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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 504.49 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 504.49 and 206.38 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 504.49 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/504.49 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 504.49 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 104,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,116.37/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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