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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 467.62 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 467.62 and 191.55 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 467.62 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/467.62 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 467.62 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 89,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,572.61/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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