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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 466.62 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 466.62 and 316.19 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 466.62 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/466.62 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 466.62 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 147,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,538.24/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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