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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 467.10 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 467.10 and 295.11 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 467.10 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/467.10 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 467.10 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 137,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,845.88/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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