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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.31, 464.19 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.31, 464.19 and 205.43 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.31 : 464.19 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.31/464.19 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.31x = 464.19 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.31x = 95,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,358.74/336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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