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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 467.40 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 467.40 and 191.26 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 467.40 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/467.40 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 467.40 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 89,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,394.92/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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