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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.49, 464.39 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.49, 464.39 and 189.17 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.49 : 464.39 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.49/464.39 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.49x = 464.39 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.49x = 87,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,847.71/336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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