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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 463.81 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 463.81 and 210.06 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 463.81 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/463.81 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 463.81 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 97,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,427.93/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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