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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 463.30 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 463.30 and 302.94 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 463.30 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/463.30 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 463.30 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 140,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,351.34/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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