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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.83, 467.58 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.83, 467.58 and 189.45 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.83 : 467.58 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.83/467.58 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.83x = 467.58 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.83x = 88,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583.03/338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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