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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 502.16 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 502.16 and 300 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 502.16 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/502.16 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 502.16 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 150,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,648/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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