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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.49 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.49 and 196.74 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.49 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.49 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.49 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 91,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,383.76/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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