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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 464.03 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 464.03 and 291.99 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 464.03 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/464.03 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 464.03 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 135,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,492.85/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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