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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.31 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.31 and 287.55 is: 396.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.31 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.31 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.31 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 133,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,512.34/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.44

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