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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.43, 464.22 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.43, 464.22 and 196.53 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.43 : 464.22 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.43/464.22 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.43x = 464.22 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.43x = 91,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,233.16/336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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