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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.43, 464.28 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.43, 464.28 and 187.05 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.43 : 464.28 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.43/464.28 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.43x = 464.28 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.43x = 86,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,843.57/336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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