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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 464.67 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 464.67 and 196.83 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 464.67 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/464.67 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 464.67 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 91,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,461.00/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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