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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.10, 463.85 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.10, 463.85 and 205.18 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.10 : 463.85 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.10/463.85 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.10x = 463.85 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.10x = 95,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,171.72/336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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