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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 467.00 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 467.00 and 238.66 is: 329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 467.00 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/467.00 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 467.00 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 111,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,452.75/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.48

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