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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 463.26 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 463.26 and 324.16 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 463.26 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/463.26 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 463.26 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 150,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,170.36/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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