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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 467.71 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 467.71 and 191.51 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 467.71 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/467.71 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 467.71 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 89,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,573.52/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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