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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 467.21 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 467.21 and 191.18 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 467.21 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/467.21 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 467.21 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 89,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,317.92/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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