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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 464.62 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 464.62 and 205.66 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 464.62 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/464.62 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 464.62 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 95,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,553.75/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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