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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 466.72 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 466.72 and 276.13 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 466.72 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/466.72 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 466.72 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 128,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,875.39/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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