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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 466.32 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 466.32 and 259.45 is: 357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 466.32 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/466.32 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 466.32 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 120,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,986.72/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.83

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