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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.95, 465 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.95, 465 and 205.93 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.95 : 465 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.95/465 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.95x = 465 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.95x = 95,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,757.45/336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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