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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 466.71 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 466.71 and 188.83 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 466.71 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/466.71 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 466.71 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 88,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,130.49/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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