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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 464.16 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 464.16 and 212 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 464.16 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/464.16 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 464.16 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 98,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,401.92/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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