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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.33 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.33 and 234.47 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.33 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.33 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.33 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 118,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,484.73/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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