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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 465.96 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 465.96 and 331.18 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 465.96 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/465.96 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 465.96 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 154,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,316.63/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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