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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.37, 466.97 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.37, 466.97 and 191.02 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.37 : 466.97 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.37/466.97 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.37x = 466.97 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.37x = 89,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,200.61/338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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