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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.73 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.73 and 196.95 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.73 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.73 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.73 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 91,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,528.57/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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