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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 464.17 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 464.17 and 188.99 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 464.17 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/464.17 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 464.17 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 87,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723.49/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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