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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 464.41 and 262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 464.41 and 262.99 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 464.41 = 262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/464.41 = 262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 464.41 × 262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 122,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,135.19/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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