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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 464.76 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 464.76 and 212.28 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 464.76 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/464.76 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 464.76 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 98,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,659.25/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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