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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 467.40 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 467.40 and 191.36 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 467.40 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/467.40 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 467.40 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 89,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,443.55/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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