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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 466.16 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 466.16 and 238.65 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 466.16 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/466.16 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 466.16 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 111,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246.14/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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