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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.10 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.10 and 338.36 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.10 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.10 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.10 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 163,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,458.45/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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