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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 464.19 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 464.19 and 188.97 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 464.19 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/464.19 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 464.19 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 87,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,717.98/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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