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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 467.64 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 467.64 and 191.51 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 467.64 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/467.64 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 467.64 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 89,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,555.40/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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