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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 466.38 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 466.38 and 264.30 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 466.38 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/466.38 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 466.38 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 123,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,264.23/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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