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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 464.34 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 464.34 and 243.51 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 464.34 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/464.34 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 464.34 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 113,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,069.11/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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