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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 464.81 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 464.81 and 205.72 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 464.81 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/464.81 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 464.81 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 95,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620.71/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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