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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 582.16 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 582.16 and 338.86 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 582.16 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/582.16 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 582.16 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 197,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,270.74/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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