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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 468.25 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 468.25 and 308.27 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 468.25 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/468.25 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 468.25 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 144,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,347.83/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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