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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 465 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 465 and 206.02 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 465 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/465 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 465 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 95,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,799.30/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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