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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 460.55 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 460.55 and 328.60 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 460.55 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/460.55 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 460.55 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 151,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,336.73/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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