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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 464.94 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 464.94 and 212.49 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 464.94 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/464.94 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 464.94 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 98,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,795.10/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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