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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 466.04 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 466.04 and 268.46 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 466.04 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/466.04 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 466.04 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 125,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,111.76/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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