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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 463.44 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 463.44 and 291.72 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 463.44 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/463.44 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 463.44 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 135,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,194.72/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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