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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.15 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.15 and 249.30 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.15 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.15 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.15 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 115,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,711.35/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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