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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 465.99 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 465.99 and 268.01 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 465.99 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/465.99 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 465.99 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 124,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,889.98/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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