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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 463.97 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 463.97 and 205.22 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 463.97 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/463.97 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 463.97 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 95,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,214.12/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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