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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 466.80 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 466.80 and 297.52 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 466.80 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/466.80 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 466.80 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 138,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,882.34/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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