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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 463.86 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 463.86 and 188.82 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 463.86 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/463.86 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 463.86 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 87,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,586.05/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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