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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 463.65 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 463.65 and 266.18 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 463.65 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/463.65 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 463.65 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 123,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,413.03/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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