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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 464.18 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 464.18 and 257.52 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 464.18 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/464.18 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 464.18 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 119,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535.63/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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