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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 467.03 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 467.03 and 191.06 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 467.03 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/467.03 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 467.03 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 89,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,229.21/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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