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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 464.18 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 464.18 and 186.99 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 464.18 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/464.18 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 464.18 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 86,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,796.08/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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