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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.06, 463.78 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.06, 463.78 and 188.70 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.06 : 463.78 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.06/463.78 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.06x = 463.78 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.06x = 87,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,515.29/336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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