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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 506.40 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 506.40 and 215.52 is: 323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 506.40 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/506.40 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 506.40 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 109,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,139.33/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.89

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