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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.48 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.48 and 336.48 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.48 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.48 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.48 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 173,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,785.19/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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