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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.69 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.69 and 273.33 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.69 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.69 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.69 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 127,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,832.34/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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