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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.63, 464.55 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.63, 464.55 and 196.84 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.63 : 464.55 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.63/464.55 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.63x = 464.55 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.63x = 91,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,442.02/336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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