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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 464.66 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 464.66 and 189.35 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 464.66 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/464.66 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 464.66 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 87,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,983.37/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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