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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 465.62 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 465.62 and 321.62 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 465.62 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/465.62 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 465.62 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 149,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,754.67/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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