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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.52 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.52 and 259.47 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.52 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.52 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.52 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 121,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,047.94/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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