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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.98, 505.47 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.98, 505.47 and 209.54 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.98 : 505.47 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.98/505.47 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.98x = 505.47 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.98x = 105,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,916.18/336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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