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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 467.27 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 467.27 and 265.20 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 467.27 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/467.27 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 467.27 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 123,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,917.92/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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