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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 464.37 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 464.37 and 189.09 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 464.37 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/464.37 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 464.37 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 87,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,807.72/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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