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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 467.09 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 467.09 and 191.11 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 467.09 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/467.09 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 467.09 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 89,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,265.57/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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