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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 466.83 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 466.83 and 302.04 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 466.83 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/466.83 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 466.83 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 141,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,001.33/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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