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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 467.47 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 467.47 and 191.42 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 467.47 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/467.47 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 467.47 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 89,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,483.11/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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