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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 465.12 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 465.12 and 243.94 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 465.12 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/465.12 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 465.12 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 113,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,461.37/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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