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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 467.19 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 467.19 and 264.95 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 467.19 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/467.19 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 467.19 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 123,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,781.99/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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