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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.21 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.21 and 191.25 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.21 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.21 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.21 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 89,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,354.39/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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