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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 466.38 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 466.38 and 275.96 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 466.38 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/466.38 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 466.38 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 128,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,699.89/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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