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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 464.72 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 464.72 and 263.18 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 464.72 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/464.72 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 464.72 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 122,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,301.37/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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