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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 466.99 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 466.99 and 191.05 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 466.99 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/466.99 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 466.99 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 89,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,216.10/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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