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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 464.55 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 464.55 and 203.94 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 464.55 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/464.55 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 464.55 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 94,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,740.33/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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