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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 505.28 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 505.28 and 316.82 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 505.28 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/505.28 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 505.28 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 160,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,082.81/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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