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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.04, 463.71 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.04, 463.71 and 188.63 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.04 : 463.71 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.04/463.71 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.04x = 463.71 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.04x = 87,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,471.29/336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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