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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.13 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.13 and 262.98 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.13 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.13 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.13 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 122,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,056.91/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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