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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 466.88 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 466.88 and 294.40 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 466.88 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/466.88 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 466.88 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 137,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,449.47/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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