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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 465.41 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 465.41 and 319.80 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 465.41 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/465.41 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 465.41 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 148,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,838.12/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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