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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 466.58 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 466.58 and 286.16 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 466.58 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/466.58 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 466.58 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 133,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,515.10/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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