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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 464.61 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 464.61 and 189.36 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 464.61 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/464.61 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 464.61 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 87,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,978.55/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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