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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 467.49 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 467.49 and 264.75 is: 365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 467.49 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/467.49 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 467.49 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 123,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,767.98/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.57

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