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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 466.90 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 466.90 and 303.24 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 466.90 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/466.90 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 466.90 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 141,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,579.66/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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