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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 464.71 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 464.71 and 189.40 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 464.71 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/464.71 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 464.71 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 88,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.44/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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