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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 464.25 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 464.25 and 337.94 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 464.25 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/464.25 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 464.25 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 156,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,886.96/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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