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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 463.23 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 463.23 and 266.01 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 463.23 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/463.23 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 463.23 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 123,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,223.81/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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