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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 467.53 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 467.53 and 191.44 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 467.53 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/467.53 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 467.53 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 89,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,503.94/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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