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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 464.54 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 464.54 and 189.23 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 464.54 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/464.54 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 464.54 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 87,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,901.64/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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