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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 465.99 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 465.99 and 260.54 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 465.99 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/465.99 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 465.99 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 121,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,409.03/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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