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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.05, 463.76 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.05, 463.76 and 208.32 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.05 : 463.76 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.05/463.76 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.05x = 463.76 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.05x = 96,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,610.48/336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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