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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.90, 464.86 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.90, 464.86 and 204.08 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.90 : 464.86 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.90/464.86 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.90x = 464.86 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.90x = 94,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,868.63/336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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