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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 464.80 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 464.80 and 243.52 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 464.80 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/464.80 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 464.80 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 113,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,190.31/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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