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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.05, 463.52 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.05, 463.52 and 203.23 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.05 : 463.52 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.05/463.52 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.05x = 463.52 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.05x = 94,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,197.84/336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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