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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 466.56 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 466.56 and 299.96 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 466.56 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/466.56 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 466.56 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 139,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,949.34/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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