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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.77, 463.44 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.77, 463.44 and 311.66 is: 428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.77 : 463.44 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.77/463.44 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.77x = 463.44 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.77x = 144,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,433.39/336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.88

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