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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 466.86 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 466.86 and 276.18 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 466.86 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/466.86 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 466.86 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 128,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,940.62/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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