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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 466.97 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 466.97 and 320.91 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 466.97 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/466.97 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 466.97 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 149,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,855.34/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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