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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 466.56 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 466.56 and 268.21 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 466.56 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/466.56 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 466.56 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 125,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,136.64/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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