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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.31 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.31 and 338.22 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.31 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.31 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.31 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 280,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,151.01/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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