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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 467.46 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 467.46 and 295.20 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 467.46 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/467.46 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 467.46 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 137,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,994.19/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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