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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 464.69 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 464.69 and 212.27 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 464.69 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/464.69 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 464.69 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 98,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,639.37/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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