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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.41 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.41 and 233.92 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.41 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.41 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.41 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 118,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,225.51/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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