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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 464.59 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 464.59 and 196.81 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 464.59 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/464.59 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 464.59 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 91,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,435.96/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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