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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.41, 464.25 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.41, 464.25 and 189.04 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.41 : 464.25 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.41/464.25 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.41x = 464.25 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.41x = 87,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,761.82/336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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