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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.38, 464.16 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.38, 464.16 and 196.47 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.38 : 464.16 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.38/464.16 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.38x = 464.16 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.38x = 91,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,190.21/336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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