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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 463.44 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 463.44 and 262.48 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 463.44 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/463.44 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 463.44 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 121,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,643.73/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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