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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 464.05 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 464.05 and 266.46 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 464.05 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/464.05 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 464.05 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 123,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,649.36/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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