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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 467.70 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 467.70 and 251.18 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 467.70 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/467.70 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 467.70 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 117,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,476.89/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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