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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 464.08 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 464.08 and 295.20 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 464.08 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/464.08 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 464.08 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 136,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,996.42/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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