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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 463.68 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 463.68 and 301.44 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 463.68 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/463.68 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 463.68 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 139,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,771.70/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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