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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 464.74 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 464.74 and 196.94 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 464.74 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/464.74 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 464.74 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 91,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526.57/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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