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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 467.06 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 467.06 and 191.14 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 467.06 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/467.06 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 467.06 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 89,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,271.73/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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