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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 464.65 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 464.65 and 189.34 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 464.65 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/464.65 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 464.65 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 87,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,976.26/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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