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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 467.34 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 467.34 and 189.30 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 467.34 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/467.34 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 467.34 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 88,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,467.46/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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