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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 467.16 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 467.16 and 255.48 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 467.16 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/467.16 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 467.16 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 119,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,350.04/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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