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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 466.44 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 466.44 and 303.44 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 466.44 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/466.44 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 466.44 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 141,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,536.55/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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