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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 505.31 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 505.31 and 268.20 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 505.31 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/505.31 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 505.31 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 135,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,522.80/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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