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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 467.33 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 467.33 and 191.31 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 467.33 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/467.33 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 467.33 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 89,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,404.90/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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