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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 467.10 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 467.10 and 191.12 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 467.10 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/467.10 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 467.10 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 89,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,269.82/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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