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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 464.57 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 464.57 and 334.65 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 464.57 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/464.57 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 464.57 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 155,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,469.19/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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