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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 464.57 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 464.57 and 196.77 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 464.57 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/464.57 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 464.57 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 91,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,413.44/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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