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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 467.10 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 467.10 and 255.46 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 467.10 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/467.10 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 467.10 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 119,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,325.37/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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