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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 464.21 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 464.21 and 189 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 464.21 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/464.21 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 464.21 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 87,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,735.69/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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