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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 465.60 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 465.60 and 250.96 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 465.60 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/465.60 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 465.60 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 116,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,846.98/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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