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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 465.08 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 465.08 and 272.70 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 465.08 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/465.08 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 465.08 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 126,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,825.95/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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