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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 463.72 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 463.72 and 203.28 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 463.72 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/463.72 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 463.72 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 94,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,265.00/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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