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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.95, 465 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.95, 465 and 189.63 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.95 : 465 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.95/465 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.95x = 465 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.95x = 88,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,177.95/336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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