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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 464.84 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 464.84 and 281.61 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 464.84 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/464.84 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 464.84 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 130,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,903.24/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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