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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 464.57 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 464.57 and 189.26 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 464.57 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/464.57 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 464.57 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 87,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,926.15/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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