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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 462.18 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 462.18 and 274.04 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 462.18 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/462.18 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 462.18 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 126,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,653.50/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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