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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 463.99 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 463.99 and 188.85 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 463.99 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/463.99 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 463.99 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 87,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,625.78/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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