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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 488.55 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 488.55 and 338.34 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 488.55 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/488.55 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 488.55 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 165,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,296.01/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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