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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 468.36 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 468.36 and 335.52 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 468.36 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/468.36 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 468.36 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 157,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,144.15/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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