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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 467.06 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 467.06 and 189.08 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 467.06 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/467.06 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 467.06 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 88,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,308.42/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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