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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 465.06 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 465.06 and 243.78 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 465.06 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/465.06 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 465.06 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 113,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,372.33/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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