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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 467.10 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 467.10 and 250.05 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 467.10 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/467.10 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 467.10 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 116,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,798.36/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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