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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.39 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.39 and 189.99 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.39 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.39 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.39 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 95,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,829.77/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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