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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 467.68 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 467.68 and 191.54 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 467.68 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/467.68 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 467.68 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 89,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,579.43/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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