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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 464.70 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 464.70 and 212.30 is: 293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 464.70 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/464.70 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 464.70 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 98,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,655.81/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.08

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