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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 467.22 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 467.22 and 255.40 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 467.22 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/467.22 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 467.22 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 119,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,327.99/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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