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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 452.70 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 452.70 and 336.40 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 452.70 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/452.70 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 452.70 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 152,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,288.28/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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