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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 463.92 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 463.92 and 188.86 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 463.92 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/463.92 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 463.92 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 87,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,615.93/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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