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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 464.19 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 464.19 and 196.46 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 464.19 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/464.19 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 464.19 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 91,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,193.85/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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