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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 464.63 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 464.63 and 212.39 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 464.63 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/464.63 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 464.63 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 98,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,679.38/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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