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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 464.94 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 464.94 and 205.99 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 464.94 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/464.94 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 464.94 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 95,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,771.83/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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