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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 504.86 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 504.86 and 206.64 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 504.86 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/504.86 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 504.86 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 104,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,323.24/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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