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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 463.40 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 463.40 and 267.28 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 463.40 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/463.40 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 463.40 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 123,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,857.55/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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