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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 505.97 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 505.97 and 319.61 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 505.97 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/505.97 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 505.97 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 161,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,708.94/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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