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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 467.31 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 467.31 and 191.20 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 467.31 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/467.31 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 467.31 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 89,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,349.22/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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