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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 464.18 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 464.18 and 212.13 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 464.18 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/464.18 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 464.18 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 98,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465.44/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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