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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 464.15 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 464.15 and 315.46 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 464.15 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/464.15 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 464.15 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 146,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,417.74/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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