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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 466.66 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 466.66 and 279.68 is: 385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 466.66 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/466.66 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 466.66 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 130,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,515.94/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.62

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