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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 464.08 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 464.08 and 212.07 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 464.08 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/464.08 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 464.08 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 98,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,417.45/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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