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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 463.52 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 463.52 and 205.13 is: 282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 463.52 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/463.52 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 463.52 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 95,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,083.53/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.86

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