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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 474.70 and 338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 474.70 and 338.30 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 474.70 = 338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/474.70 = 338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 474.70 × 338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 160,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,591.01/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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