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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 464.46 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 464.46 and 297.72 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 464.46 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/464.46 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 464.46 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 138,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,279.03/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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