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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 467.44 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 467.44 and 191.42 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 467.44 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/467.44 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 467.44 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 89,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477.36/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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