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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.71 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.71 and 205.66 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.71 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.71 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.71 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 95,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,574.60/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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