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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 466.45 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 466.45 and 276.05 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 466.45 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/466.45 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 466.45 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 128,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,760.50/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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