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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 505.65 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 505.65 and 245.43 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 505.65 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/505.65 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 505.65 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 124,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,101.68/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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