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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 464.16 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 464.16 and 308.80 is: 426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 464.16 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/464.16 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 464.16 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 143,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,332.61/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.15

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