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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.39, 464.06 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.39, 464.06 and 205.47 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.39 : 464.06 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.39/464.06 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.39x = 464.06 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.39x = 95,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,350.92/336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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