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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 467.30 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 467.30 and 191.30 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 467.30 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/467.30 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 467.30 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 89,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,392.63/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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