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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 467.23 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 467.23 and 191.23 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 467.23 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/467.23 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 467.23 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 89,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,348.39/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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