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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 464.31 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 464.31 and 212.04 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 464.31 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/464.31 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 464.31 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 98,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,452.29/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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