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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.74 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.74 and 212.46 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.74 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.74 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.74 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 98,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,738.66/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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