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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 466.11 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 466.11 and 282.81 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 466.11 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/466.11 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 466.11 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 131,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,822.32/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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