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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 504.15 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 504.15 and 189.84 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 504.15 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/504.15 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 504.15 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 95,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,707.84/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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