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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 464.85 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 464.85 and 329.91 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 464.85 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/464.85 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 464.85 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 153,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,359.35/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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