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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.26, 464.04 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.26, 464.04 and 188.91 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.26 : 464.04 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.26/464.04 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.26x = 464.04 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.26x = 87,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,661.80/336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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