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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.64 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.64 and 205.64 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.64 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.64 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.64 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 95,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,547.22/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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