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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 464.61 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 464.61 and 196.86 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 464.61 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/464.61 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 464.61 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 91,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,463.12/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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