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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 467.53 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 467.53 and 191.45 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 467.53 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/467.53 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 467.53 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 89,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,509.31/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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