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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 467.75 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 467.75 and 191.63 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 467.75 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/467.75 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 467.75 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 89,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,634.93/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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