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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 504.60 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 504.60 and 233.96 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 504.60 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/504.60 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 504.60 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 118,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,056.22/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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