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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 465.01 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 465.01 and 212.52 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 465.01 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/465.01 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 465.01 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 98,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,825.14/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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