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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 465.04 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 465.04 and 189.61 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 465.04 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/465.04 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 465.04 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 88,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,176.23/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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