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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 467.20 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 467.20 and 191.21 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 467.20 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/467.20 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 467.20 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 89,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.31/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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