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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 466.80 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 466.80 and 190.90 is: 263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 466.80 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/466.80 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 466.80 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 89,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,111.17/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.42

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