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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 465.24 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 465.24 and 292.72 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 465.24 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/465.24 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 465.24 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 136,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,185.05/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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