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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 463.83 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 463.83 and 205.03 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 463.83 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/463.83 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 463.83 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 95,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,098.88/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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