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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 464.16 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 464.16 and 301.08 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 464.16 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/464.16 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 464.16 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 139,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,749.29/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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