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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 464.03 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 464.03 and 205.24 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 464.03 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/464.03 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 464.03 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 95,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,237.52/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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