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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 467.33 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 467.33 and 191.29 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 467.33 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/467.33 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 467.33 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 89,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,395.56/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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