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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 463.26 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 463.26 and 308.68 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 463.26 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/463.26 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 463.26 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 142,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,999.10/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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