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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 464.90 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 464.90 and 212.58 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 464.90 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/464.90 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 464.90 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 98,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,828.44/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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