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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.72 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.72 and 262.68 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.72 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.72 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.72 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 122,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,071.34/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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