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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.22, 464.58 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.22, 464.58 and 280.12 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.22 : 464.58 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.22/464.58 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.22x = 464.58 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.22x = 130,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,138.15/336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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