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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 466.64 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 466.64 and 190.78 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 466.64 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/466.64 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 466.64 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 89,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,025.79/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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