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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 464.48 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 464.48 and 196.71 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 464.48 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/464.48 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 464.48 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 91,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,365.14/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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