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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 462.42 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 462.42 and 283.72 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 462.42 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/462.42 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 462.42 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 131,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,197.80/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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