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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.11, 463.92 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.11, 463.92 and 270.50 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.11 : 463.92 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.11/463.92 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.11x = 463.92 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.11x = 125,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,490.36/336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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