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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.68 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.68 and 282.80 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.68 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.68 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.68 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 131,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,977.10/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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