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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 486.97 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 486.97 and 338.10 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 486.97 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/486.97 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 486.97 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 164,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,644.56/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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