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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 464.13 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 464.13 and 270.74 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 464.13 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/464.13 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 464.13 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 125,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,659.72/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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