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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 464.23 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 464.23 and 205.49 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 464.23 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/464.23 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 464.23 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 95,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,394.62/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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