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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 463.98 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 463.98 and 205.27 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 463.98 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/463.98 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 463.98 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 95,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,241.17/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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