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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 464.51 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 464.51 and 205.50 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 464.51 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/464.51 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 464.51 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 95,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,455.78/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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