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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 463.80 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 463.80 and 196.17 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 463.80 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/463.80 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 463.80 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 90,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,982.91/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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