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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.65 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.65 and 212.40 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.65 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.65 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.65 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 98,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,691.66/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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