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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 464.49 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 464.49 and 205.68 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 464.49 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/464.49 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 464.49 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 95,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,536.30/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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