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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 463.67 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 463.67 and 298.85 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 463.67 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/463.67 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 463.67 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 138,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,563.97/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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