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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.11, 464.20 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.11, 464.20 and 331.55 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.11 : 464.20 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.11/464.20 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.11x = 464.20 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.11x = 153,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,904.10/336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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