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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 467.18 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 467.18 and 191.19 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 467.18 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/467.18 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 467.18 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 89,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,319.19/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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