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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 463.91 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 463.91 and 281.07 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 463.91 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/463.91 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 463.91 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 130,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,389.78/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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