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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 494.67 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 494.67 and 338.22 is: 466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 494.67 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/494.67 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 494.67 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 167,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,307.29/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.41

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