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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 466.06 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 466.06 and 304.64 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 466.06 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/466.06 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 466.06 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 141,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,980.52/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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