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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 464.22 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 464.22 and 189.06 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 464.22 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/464.22 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 464.22 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 87,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,764.46/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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