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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 465.07 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 465.07 and 212.66 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 465.07 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/465.07 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 465.07 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 98,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,902.90/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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