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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 466.84 and 255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 466.84 and 255.23 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 466.84 = 255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/466.84 = 255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 466.84 × 255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 119,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,151.57/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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