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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 467.72 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 467.72 and 191.58 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 467.72 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/467.72 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 467.72 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 89,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,603.80/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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