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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.90, 465.12 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.90, 465.12 and 267.06 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.90 : 465.12 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.90/465.12 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.90x = 465.12 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.90x = 124,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,214.95/336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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