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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 464.85 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 464.85 and 196.93 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 464.85 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/464.85 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 464.85 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 91,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,543.49/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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