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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 467.97 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 467.97 and 280.36 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 467.97 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/467.97 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 467.97 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 131,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,200.07/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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