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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 463.98 and 205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 463.98 and 205.15 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 463.98 = 205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/463.98 = 205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 463.98 × 205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 95,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,185.50/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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