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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 463.80 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 463.80 and 311.74 is: 429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 463.80 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/463.80 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 463.80 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 144,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,585.01/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.65

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