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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 465.03 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 465.03 and 266.79 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 465.03 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/465.03 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 465.03 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 124,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,065.35/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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