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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 464.45 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 464.45 and 196.71 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 464.45 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/464.45 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 464.45 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 91,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360.98/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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