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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 465.35 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 465.35 and 267.96 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 465.35 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/465.35 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 465.35 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 124,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,692.97/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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