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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.33, 464.58 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.33, 464.58 and 271.08 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.33 : 464.58 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.33/464.58 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.33x = 464.58 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.33x = 125,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,938.35/336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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