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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 464.20 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 464.20 and 203.76 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 464.20 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/464.20 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 464.20 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 94,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,585.39/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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