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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 464.02 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 464.02 and 196.43 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 464.02 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/464.02 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 464.02 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 91,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,147.45/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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