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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 466.78 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 466.78 and 190.84 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 466.78 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/466.78 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 466.78 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 89,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,080.30/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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