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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 467.40 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 467.40 and 311.32 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 467.40 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/467.40 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 467.40 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 145,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,510.97/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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