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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 464.00 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 464.00 and 188.89 is: 260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 464.00 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/464.00 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 464.00 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 87,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642.86/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.66

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