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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 463.85 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 463.85 and 188.76 is: 260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 463.85 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/463.85 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 463.85 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 87,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,557.97/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.47

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