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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 467.44 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 467.44 and 305.52 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 467.44 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/467.44 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 467.44 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 142,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,812.27/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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