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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 464.26 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 464.26 and 212.20 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 464.26 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/464.26 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 464.26 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 98,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514.28/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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