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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 463.96 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 463.96 and 205.19 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 463.96 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/463.96 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 463.96 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 95,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,199.95/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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