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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 464.20 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 464.20 and 205.38 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 464.20 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/464.20 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 464.20 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 95,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,337.40/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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