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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 467.78 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 467.78 and 265 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 467.78 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/467.78 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 467.78 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 123,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,961.70/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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