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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.17, 463.97 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.17, 463.97 and 196.37 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.17 : 463.97 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.17/463.97 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.17x = 463.97 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.17x = 91,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,107.47/336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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