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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 464.74 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 464.74 and 266.24 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 464.74 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/464.74 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 464.74 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 123,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,730.26/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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