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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 474.66 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 474.66 and 336.77 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 474.66 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/474.66 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 474.66 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 159,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,848.87/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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