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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 464.67 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 464.67 and 212.28 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 464.67 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/464.67 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 464.67 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 98,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,640.15/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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