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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 464.19 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 464.19 and 317.96 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 464.19 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/464.19 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 464.19 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 147,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,593.85/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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