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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.31, 464.13 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.31, 464.13 and 196.48 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.31 : 464.13 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.31/464.13 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.31x = 464.13 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.31x = 91,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,192.26/336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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