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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.56 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.56 and 272.72 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.56 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.56 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.56 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 127,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,240.24/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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