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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 464.67 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 464.67 and 187.35 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 464.67 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/464.67 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 464.67 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 87,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,055.92/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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