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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 466.56 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 466.56 and 251.10 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 466.56 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/466.56 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 466.56 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 117,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,153.22/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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