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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.57 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.57 and 189.28 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.57 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.57 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.57 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 87,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,932.86/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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