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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 467.35 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 467.35 and 189.30 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 467.35 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/467.35 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 467.35 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 88,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,469.36/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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