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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 468.03 and 294.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 468.03 and 294.69 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 468.03 = 294.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/468.03 = 294.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 468.03 × 294.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 137,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,922.33/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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