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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 466.70 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 466.70 and 255.36 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 466.70 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/466.70 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 466.70 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 119,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,175.24/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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