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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 463.98 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 463.98 and 287.10 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 463.98 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/463.98 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 463.98 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 133,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,208.66/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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