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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 463.91 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 463.91 and 205.18 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 463.91 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/463.91 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 463.91 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 95,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,184.03/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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