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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.31, 464.30 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.31, 464.30 and 266.65 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.31 : 464.30 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.31/464.30 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.31x = 464.30 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.31x = 123,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,805.10/336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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