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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 464.03 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 464.03 and 262.18 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 464.03 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/464.03 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 464.03 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 121,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,659.39/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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