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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 465.06 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 465.06 and 212.66 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 465.06 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/465.06 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 465.06 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 98,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,899.66/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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