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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 467.72 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 467.72 and 283.54 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 467.72 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/467.72 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 467.72 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 132,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,617.33/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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