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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 464.79 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 464.79 and 196.96 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 464.79 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/464.79 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 464.79 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 91,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,545.04/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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