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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 467.45 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 467.45 and 255.32 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 467.45 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/467.45 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 467.45 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 119,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,347.00/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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