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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 466.12 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 466.12 and 316.35 is: 435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 466.12 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/466.12 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 466.12 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 147,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,457.06/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.97

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