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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.45, 464.24 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.45, 464.24 and 309.56 is: 427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.45 : 464.24 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.45/464.24 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.45x = 464.24 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.45x = 143,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,708.59/336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.14

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