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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 466.62 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 466.62 and 276.21 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 466.62 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/466.62 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 466.62 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 128,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885.11/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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