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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 464.49 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 464.49 and 212.30 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 464.49 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/464.49 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 464.49 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 98,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,611.23/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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