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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 466.74 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 466.74 and 286.38 is: 394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 466.74 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/466.74 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 466.74 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 133,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,665.00/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.36

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