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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 463.71 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 463.71 and 315.72 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 463.71 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/463.71 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 463.71 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 146,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,402.52/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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