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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 464.55 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 464.55 and 205.67 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 464.55 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/464.55 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 464.55 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 95,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,544.00/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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