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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 466.53 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 466.53 and 283.41 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 466.53 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/466.53 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 466.53 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 132,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,219.27/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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