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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 463.66 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 463.66 and 289.64 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 463.66 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/463.66 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 463.66 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 134,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,294.48/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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