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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.43 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.43 and 254.11 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.43 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.43 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.43 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 118,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,524.83/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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