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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 467.40 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 467.40 and 189.34 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 467.40 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/467.40 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 467.40 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 88,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,495.18/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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