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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 492.36 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 492.36 and 336.32 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 492.36 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/492.36 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 492.36 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 165,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,590.52/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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