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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.41, 464.22 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.41, 464.22 and 189.03 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.41 : 464.22 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.41/464.22 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.41x = 464.22 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.41x = 87,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,751.51/336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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