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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 467.41 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 467.41 and 191.34 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 467.41 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/467.41 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 467.41 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 89,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,434.23/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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