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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 463.35 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 463.35 and 320.70 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 463.35 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/463.35 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 463.35 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 148,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,596.35/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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