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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 468.02 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 468.02 and 273.60 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 468.02 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/468.02 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 468.02 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 128,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,050.27/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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