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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.77, 464.78 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.77, 464.78 and 205.91 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.77 : 464.78 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.77/464.78 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.77x = 464.78 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.77x = 95,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,701.82/336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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