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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 463.32 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 463.32 and 281.04 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 463.32 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/463.32 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 463.32 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 130,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,211.45/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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