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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 464.33 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 464.33 and 253.94 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 464.33 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/464.33 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 464.33 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 117,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,910.27/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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