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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.90, 463.95 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.90, 463.95 and 278.10 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.90 : 463.95 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.90/463.95 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.90x = 463.95 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.90x = 129,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,024.50/336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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