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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 462.82 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 462.82 and 294.44 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 462.82 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/462.82 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 462.82 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 136,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,272.72/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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