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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.74 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.74 and 283.86 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.74 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.74 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.74 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 132,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,488.82/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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