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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504 and 206.73 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 104,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,191.92/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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