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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 464.01 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 464.01 and 203.58 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 464.01 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/464.01 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 464.01 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 94,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,465.50/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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