Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.68 and 198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336, 463.68 and 198 is: 273.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336 : 463.68 = 198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336/463.68 = 198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336x = 463.68 × 198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336x = 91,808.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,808.64/336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273.24
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