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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 464.40 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 464.40 and 299.35 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 464.40 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/464.40 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 464.40 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 139,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,014.85/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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