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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 464.87 and 212.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 464.87 and 212.61 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 464.87 = 212.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/464.87 = 212.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 464.87 × 212.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 98,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833.69/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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