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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 466.96 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 466.96 and 191.01 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 466.96 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/466.96 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 466.96 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 89,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,195.27/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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