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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 472.20 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 472.20 and 336.60 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 472.20 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/472.20 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 472.20 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 158,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,942.52/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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