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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.85, 464.91 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.85, 464.91 and 212.56 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.85 : 464.91 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.85/464.91 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.85x = 464.91 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.85x = 98,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,821.27/336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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