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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 463.78 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 463.78 and 203.36 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 463.78 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/463.78 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 463.78 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 94,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,313.70/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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