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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 467.69 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 467.69 and 291.36 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 467.69 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/467.69 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 467.69 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 136,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,263.82/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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