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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 505.08 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 505.08 and 208.68 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 505.08 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/505.08 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 505.08 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 105,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,400.09/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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