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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 464.10 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 464.10 and 196.44 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 464.10 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/464.10 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 464.10 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 91,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,167.80/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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