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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 464.62 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 464.62 and 196.82 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 464.62 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/464.62 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 464.62 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 91,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,446.51/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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