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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 467.09 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 467.09 and 191.16 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 467.09 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/467.09 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 467.09 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 89,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,288.92/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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