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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 464.43 and 294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 464.43 and 294.97 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 464.43 = 294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/464.43 = 294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 464.43 × 294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 136,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,992.92/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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