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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 465.10 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 465.10 and 205.98 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 465.10 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/465.10 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 465.10 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 95,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,801.30/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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