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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 463.86 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 463.86 and 274.13 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 463.86 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/463.86 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 463.86 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 127,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,155.62/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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