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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 508.08 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 508.08 and 192.37 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 508.08 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/508.08 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 508.08 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 97,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,739.35/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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