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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.07, 463.61 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.07, 463.61 and 204.85 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.07 : 463.61 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.07/463.61 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.07x = 463.61 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.07x = 94,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,967.17/336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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