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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.98, 464.16 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.98, 464.16 and 238.56 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.98 : 464.16 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.98/464.16 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.98x = 464.16 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.98x = 110,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,730.01/336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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