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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 486.59 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 486.59 and 336.65 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 486.59 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/486.59 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 486.59 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 163,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,806.41/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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