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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.80, 464.71 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.80, 464.71 and 193.05 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.80 : 464.71 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.80/464.71 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.80x = 464.71 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.80x = 89,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,712.27/336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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