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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 467.64 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 467.64 and 331.56 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 467.64 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/467.64 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 467.64 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 155,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,050.72/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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