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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 466.83 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 466.83 and 309.42 is: 426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 466.83 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/466.83 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 466.83 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 144,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,446.54/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.62

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