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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 468.68 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 468.68 and 332.75 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 468.68 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/468.68 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 468.68 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 155,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,952.78/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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