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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.19, 462.93 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.19, 462.93 and 291.88 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.19 : 462.93 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.19/462.93 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.19x = 462.93 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.19x = 135,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,120.01/336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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