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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 463.90 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 463.90 and 205.06 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 463.90 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/463.90 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 463.90 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 95,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,127.33/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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