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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 463.99 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 463.99 and 203.49 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 463.99 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/463.99 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 463.99 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 94,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,415.32/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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