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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 467.08 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 467.08 and 189.09 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 467.08 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/467.08 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 467.08 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 88,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,320.16/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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