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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 464.96 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 464.96 and 196.99 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 464.96 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/464.96 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 464.96 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 91,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,592.47/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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