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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 466.62 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 466.62 and 268.22 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 466.62 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/466.62 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 466.62 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 125,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,156.82/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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