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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 466.22 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 466.22 and 275.24 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 466.22 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/466.22 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 466.22 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 128,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,324.25/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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