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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 467.62 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 467.62 and 191.52 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 467.62 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/467.62 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 467.62 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 89,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,557.62/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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