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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 465.07 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 465.07 and 263.02 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 465.07 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/465.07 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 465.07 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 122,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,322.71/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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