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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.38 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.38 and 250.92 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.38 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.38 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.38 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 117,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,024.07/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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