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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 463.36 and 314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 463.36 and 314.35 is: 433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 463.36 = 314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/463.36 = 314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 463.36 × 314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 145,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,657.22/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.21

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