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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 464.44 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 464.44 and 266.74 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 464.44 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/464.44 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 464.44 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 123,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,884.73/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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