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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 463.92 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 463.92 and 256.80 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 463.92 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/463.92 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 463.92 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 119,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,133.69/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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