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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.27, 464.13 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.27, 464.13 and 205.35 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.27 : 464.13 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.27/464.13 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.27x = 464.13 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.27x = 95,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,309.10/336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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