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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 505.20 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 505.20 and 205.12 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 505.20 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/505.20 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 505.20 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 103,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,624.03/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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