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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 465.28 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 465.28 and 212.68 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 465.28 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/465.28 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 465.28 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 98,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,955.75/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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