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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 467.64 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 467.64 and 268.80 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 467.64 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/467.64 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 467.64 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 125,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,701.63/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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