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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.70 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.70 and 205.75 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.70 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.70 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.70 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 95,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,612.03/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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