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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 464.40 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 464.40 and 283.80 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 464.40 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/464.40 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 464.40 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 131,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,796.72/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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