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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 466.77 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 466.77 and 190.92 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 466.77 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/466.77 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 466.77 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 89,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,115.73/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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