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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 465.01 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 465.01 and 238.68 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 465.01 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/465.01 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 465.01 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 110,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,987.99/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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