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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 464.96 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 464.96 and 267.20 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 464.96 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/464.96 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 464.96 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 124,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,237.31/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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