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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 464.15 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 464.15 and 196.52 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 464.15 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/464.15 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 464.15 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 91,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,211.45/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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