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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 467.28 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 467.28 and 282.74 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 467.28 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/467.28 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 467.28 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 132,116.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,116.41/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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