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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 464.71 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 464.71 and 203.99 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 464.71 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/464.71 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 464.71 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 94,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,796.19/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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