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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.63 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.63 and 315.02 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.63 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.63 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.63 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 146,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,998.16/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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