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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 502.42 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 502.42 and 295.02 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 502.42 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/502.42 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 502.42 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 148,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,223.95/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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