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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 464.49 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 464.49 and 196.72 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 464.49 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/464.49 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 464.49 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 91,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,373.49/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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