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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 464 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 464 and 211.98 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 464 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/464 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 464 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 98,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358.72/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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