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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 464.68 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 464.68 and 189.36 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 464.68 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/464.68 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 464.68 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 87,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,991.80/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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