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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 464.23 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 464.23 and 189.03 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 464.23 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/464.23 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 464.23 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 87,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,752.45/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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