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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.43, 464.36 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.43, 464.36 and 205.48 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.43 : 464.36 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.43/464.36 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.43x = 464.36 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.43x = 95,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,415.67/336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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