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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 465.14 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 465.14 and 320.52 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 465.14 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/465.14 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 465.14 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 149,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,086.67/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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