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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.36, 464.21 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.36, 464.21 and 189.01 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.36 : 464.21 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.36/464.21 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.36x = 464.21 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.36x = 87,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,738.94/336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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