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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 486.99 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 486.99 and 336.24 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 486.99 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/486.99 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 486.99 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 163,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,745.52/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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