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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 464.82 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 464.82 and 196.98 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 464.82 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/464.82 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 464.82 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 91,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,560.24/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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