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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 466.97 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 466.97 and 291.88 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 466.97 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/466.97 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 466.97 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 136,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,295.41/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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