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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 466.20 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 466.20 and 279.60 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 466.20 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/466.20 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 466.20 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 130,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,349.52/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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