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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 467.40 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 467.40 and 191.32 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 467.40 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/467.40 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 467.40 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 89,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,422.97/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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