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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 463.62 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 463.62 and 198.04 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 463.62 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/463.62 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 463.62 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 91,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,815.30/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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