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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 466.81 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 466.81 and 190.91 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 466.81 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/466.81 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 466.81 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 89,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,117.83/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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