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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 466.67 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 466.67 and 318.14 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 466.67 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/466.67 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 466.67 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 148,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,462.47/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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