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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 464.27 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 464.27 and 313.25 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 464.27 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/464.27 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 464.27 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 145,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,428.69/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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