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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 487.31 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 487.31 and 336.20 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 487.31 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/487.31 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 487.31 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 163,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,829.50/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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