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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.25 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.25 and 191.21 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.25 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.25 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.25 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 89,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340.54/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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