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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 466.56 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 466.56 and 316.20 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 466.56 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/466.56 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 466.56 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 147,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,528.02/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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