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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 467.04 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 467.04 and 291.96 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 467.04 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/467.04 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 467.04 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 136,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,357.00/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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