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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 466.86 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 466.86 and 272.14 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 466.86 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/466.86 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 466.86 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 127,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,051.28/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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