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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 467.46 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 467.46 and 191.37 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 467.46 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/467.46 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 467.46 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 89,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,457.82/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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