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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 464.61 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 464.61 and 189.37 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 464.61 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/464.61 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 464.61 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 87,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,983.20/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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