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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 466.74 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 466.74 and 273.16 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 466.74 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/466.74 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 466.74 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 127,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,494.70/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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