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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 466.30 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 466.30 and 275.98 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 466.30 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/466.30 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 466.30 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 128,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,689.47/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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