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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 466.19 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 466.19 and 289.34 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 466.19 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/466.19 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 466.19 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 134,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,883.64/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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