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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 466.88 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 466.88 and 334.04 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 466.88 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/466.88 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 466.88 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 155,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,957.10/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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