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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 464.07 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 464.07 and 205.32 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 464.07 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/464.07 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 464.07 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 95,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,282.85/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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