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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 464.32 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 464.32 and 187.09 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 464.32 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/464.32 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 464.32 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 86,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869.63/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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