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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 464.57 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 464.57 and 205.65 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 464.57 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/464.57 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 464.57 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 95,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,538.56/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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