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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 467.97 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 467.97 and 276.93 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 467.97 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/467.97 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 467.97 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 129,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,594.93/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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