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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 464.97 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 464.97 and 197.04 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 464.97 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/464.97 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 464.97 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 91,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,617.69/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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