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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 466.79 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 466.79 and 251.46 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 466.79 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/466.79 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 466.79 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 117,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,377.76/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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