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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.11, 463.79 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.11, 463.79 and 196.18 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.11 : 463.79 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.11/463.79 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.11x = 463.79 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.11x = 90,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,985.65/336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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