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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 467.18 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 467.18 and 191.15 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 467.18 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/467.18 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 467.18 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 89,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,301.46/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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