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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 466.77 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 466.77 and 190.88 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 466.77 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/466.77 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 466.77 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 89,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,094.72/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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