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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 476.40 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 476.40 and 336.16 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 476.40 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/476.40 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 476.40 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 160,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,146.62/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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