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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 465.78 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 465.78 and 337.20 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 465.78 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/465.78 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 465.78 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 157,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,061.02/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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