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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.08 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.08 and 254.86 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.08 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.08 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.08 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 118,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,785.15/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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