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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 464.43 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 464.43 and 205.66 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 464.43 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/464.43 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 464.43 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 95,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,514.67/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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