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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.02, 463.70 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.02, 463.70 and 186.64 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.02 : 463.70 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.02/463.70 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.02x = 463.70 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.02x = 86,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544.28/336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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