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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.38, 464.24 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.38, 464.24 and 203.64 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.38 : 464.24 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.38/464.24 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.38x = 464.24 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.38x = 94,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537.83/336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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