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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.98, 464.88 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.98, 464.88 and 197.11 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.98 : 464.88 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.98/464.88 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.98x = 464.88 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.98x = 91,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,629.68/336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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