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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 466.64 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 466.64 and 255.50 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 466.64 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/466.64 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 466.64 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 119,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,222.91/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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