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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 465.44 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 465.44 and 255.09 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 465.44 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/465.44 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 465.44 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 118,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,727.81/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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