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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 466.97 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 466.97 and 263.75 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 466.97 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/466.97 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 466.97 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 123,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,159.68/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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