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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 467.15 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 467.15 and 191.15 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 467.15 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/467.15 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 467.15 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 89,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,295.72/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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