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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 466.75 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 466.75 and 188.85 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 466.75 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/466.75 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 466.75 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 88,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,144.04/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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