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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 464.70 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 464.70 and 189.38 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 464.70 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/464.70 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 464.70 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 88,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,004.89/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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