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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 467.55 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 467.55 and 191.43 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 467.55 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/467.55 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 467.55 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 89,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,503.10/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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