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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 465.14 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 465.14 and 263.05 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 465.14 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/465.14 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 465.14 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 122,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,354.92/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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