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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 463.64 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 463.64 and 322.89 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 463.64 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/463.64 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 463.64 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 149,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,703.11/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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