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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 467.40 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 467.40 and 191.40 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 467.40 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/467.40 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 467.40 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 89,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,460.36/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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