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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 466.82 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 466.82 and 190.91 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 466.82 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/466.82 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 466.82 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 89,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,117.32/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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