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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 466.70 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 466.70 and 264.53 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 466.70 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/466.70 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 466.70 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 123,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,456.15/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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