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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 464.42 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 464.42 and 274.53 is: 378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 464.42 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/464.42 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 464.42 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 127,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,497.22/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.67

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