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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 464.28 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 464.28 and 258.92 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 464.28 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/464.28 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 464.28 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 120,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,211.38/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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