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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.02 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.02 and 331.20 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.02 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.02 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.02 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 154,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,345.82/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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