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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.59, 467.76 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.59, 467.76 and 268.43 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.59 : 467.76 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.59/467.76 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.59x = 467.76 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.59x = 125,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,557.14/338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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