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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 464.59 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 464.59 and 313.37 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 464.59 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/464.59 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 464.59 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 145,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,586.62/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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