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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 466.85 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 466.85 and 190.97 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 466.85 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/466.85 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 466.85 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 89,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,152.49/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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