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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.85, 464.60 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.85, 464.60 and 243.90 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.85 : 464.60 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.85/464.60 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.85x = 464.60 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.85x = 113,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,315.94/336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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