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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 465.78 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 465.78 and 272.84 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 465.78 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/465.78 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 465.78 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 127,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,083.42/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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