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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.80, 463.68 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.80, 463.68 and 295.04 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.80 : 463.68 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.80/463.68 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.80x = 463.68 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.80x = 136,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,804.15/336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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