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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 463.75 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 463.75 and 196.21 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 463.75 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/463.75 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 463.75 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 90,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,992.39/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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