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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 463.80 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 463.80 and 205.28 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 463.80 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/463.80 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 463.80 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 95,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,208.86/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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