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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.80, 465.37 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.80, 465.37 and 278.48 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.80 : 465.37 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.80/465.37 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.80x = 465.37 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.80x = 129,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,596.24/336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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