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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.36 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 463.36 and 301.12 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 463.36 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/463.36 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 463.36 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 139,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,526.96/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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