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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 461.44 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 461.44 and 330.08 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 461.44 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/461.44 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 461.44 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 152,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,312.12/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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