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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 466.47 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 466.47 and 301.29 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 466.47 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/466.47 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 466.47 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 140,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,541.24/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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