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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 464.04 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 464.04 and 243.48 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 464.04 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/464.04 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 464.04 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 112,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,984.46/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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