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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 465.08 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 465.08 and 205.86 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 465.08 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/465.08 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 465.08 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 95,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,741.37/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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