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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 467.24 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 467.24 and 191.21 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 467.24 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/467.24 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 467.24 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 89,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,342.61/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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