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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 464.23 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 464.23 and 289.63 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 464.23 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/464.23 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 464.23 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 134,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,454.93/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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