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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 463.97 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 463.97 and 188.83 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 463.97 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/463.97 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 463.97 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 87,608.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,608.19/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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