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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.41, 464.18 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.41, 464.18 and 196.50 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.41 : 464.18 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.41/464.18 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.41x = 464.18 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.41x = 91,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,210.39/336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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