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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 466.95 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 466.95 and 264.90 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 466.95 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/466.95 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 466.95 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 123,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,693.73/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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