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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 466.83 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 466.83 and 273.03 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 466.83 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/466.83 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 466.83 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 127,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,458.59/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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