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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.90, 464.28 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.90, 464.28 and 271.26 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.90 : 464.28 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.90/464.28 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.90x = 464.28 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.90x = 125,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,940.59/336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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