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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 464.97 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 464.97 and 206.00 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 464.97 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/464.97 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 464.97 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 95,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,781.50/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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