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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 464.11 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 464.11 and 262.65 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 464.11 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/464.11 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 464.11 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 121,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,898.49/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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