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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 464.90 and 205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 464.90 and 205.95 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 464.90 = 205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/464.90 = 205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 464.90 × 205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 95,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,745.13/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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