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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 504.83 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 504.83 and 245.13 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 504.83 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/504.83 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 504.83 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 123,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,747.70/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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