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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 464.58 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 464.58 and 205.65 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 464.58 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/464.58 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 464.58 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 95,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,540.88/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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