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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.40 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.40 and 275.97 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.40 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.40 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.40 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 128,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,712.41/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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