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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 464.06 and 196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 464.06 and 196.42 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 464.06 = 196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/464.06 = 196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 464.06 × 196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 91,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,150.67/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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