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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 463.32 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 463.32 and 269.69 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 463.32 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/463.32 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 463.32 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 124,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,953.71/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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