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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 504.96 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 504.96 and 215.22 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 504.96 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/504.96 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 504.96 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 108,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,677.49/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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