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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 464.92 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 464.92 and 299.94 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 464.92 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/464.92 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 464.92 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 139,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,448.10/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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