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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 467.38 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 467.38 and 191.31 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 467.38 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/467.38 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 467.38 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 89,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,414.47/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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