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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 467.01 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 467.01 and 191.05 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 467.01 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/467.01 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 467.01 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 89,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,222.26/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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