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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.59 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 463.59 and 196.11 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 463.59 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/463.59 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 463.59 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 90,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,914.63/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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