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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.03, 463.71 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.03, 463.71 and 186.65 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.03 : 463.71 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.03/463.71 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.03x = 463.71 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.03x = 86,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,550.78/336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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