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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 463.79 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 463.79 and 196.15 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 463.79 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/463.79 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 463.79 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 90,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,972.41/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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