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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.43, 464.29 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.43, 464.29 and 189.08 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.43 : 464.29 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.43/464.29 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.43x = 464.29 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.43x = 87,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786.90/336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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