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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 467.30 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 467.30 and 189.25 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 467.30 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/467.30 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 467.30 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 88,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,434.41/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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