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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.46 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 463.46 and 204.93 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 463.46 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/463.46 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 463.46 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 94,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,975.83/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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