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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 467.44 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 467.44 and 272.12 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 467.44 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/467.44 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 467.44 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 127,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,201.48/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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