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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 466.56 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 466.56 and 250.83 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 466.56 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/466.56 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 466.56 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 117,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027.24/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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