Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 465 and 205.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336.99, 465 and 205.97 is: 284.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336.99 : 465 = 205.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336.99/465 = 205.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336.99x = 465 × 205.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336.99x = 95,773.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,773.73/336.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284.20
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