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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 463.98 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 463.98 and 266.80 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 463.98 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/463.98 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 463.98 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 123,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,789.86/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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