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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 467.36 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 467.36 and 273.26 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 467.36 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/467.36 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 467.36 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 127,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,710.79/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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