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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 485.06 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 485.06 and 336.02 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 485.06 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/485.06 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 485.06 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 162,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,985.76/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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