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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 466.20 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 466.20 and 264.42 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 466.20 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/466.20 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 466.20 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 123,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,272.60/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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