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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 464.17 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 464.17 and 196.45 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 464.17 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/464.17 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 464.17 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 91,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,186.20/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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