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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 467.22 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 467.22 and 301.35 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 467.22 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/467.22 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 467.22 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 140,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,799.63/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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