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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 464.67 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 464.67 and 205.79 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 464.67 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/464.67 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 464.67 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 95,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,622.12/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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