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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 467.40 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 467.40 and 191.31 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 467.40 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/467.40 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 467.40 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 89,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,418.29/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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