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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 465.18 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 465.18 and 281.43 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 465.18 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/465.18 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 465.18 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 130,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,915.61/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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