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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 505.68 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 505.68 and 267.90 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 505.68 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/505.68 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 505.68 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 135,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,472.33/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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