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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.10, 463.71 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.10, 463.71 and 196.11 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.10 : 463.71 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.10/463.71 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.10x = 463.71 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.10x = 90,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,938.17/336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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