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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 466.00 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 466.00 and 313.91 is: 432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 466.00 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/466.00 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 466.00 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 146,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,282.46/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.26

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