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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 467.70 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 467.70 and 334.52 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 467.70 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/467.70 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 467.70 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 156,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,455.00/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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