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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 466.70 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 466.70 and 190.89 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 466.70 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/466.70 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 466.70 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 89,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087.41/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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