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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 464 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 464 and 285.12 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 464 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/464 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 464 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 132,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,295.68/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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