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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 463.94 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 463.94 and 270.01 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 463.94 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/463.94 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 463.94 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 125,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,270.69/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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