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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 467.02 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 467.02 and 191.07 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 467.02 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/467.02 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 467.02 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 89,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,233.51/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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