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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 465.48 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 465.48 and 250.74 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 465.48 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/465.48 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 465.48 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 116,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714.46/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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