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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 467.32 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 467.32 and 189.27 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 467.32 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/467.32 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 467.32 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 88,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,448.71/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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