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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 464.58 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 464.58 and 205.68 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 464.58 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/464.58 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 464.58 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 95,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,554.81/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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