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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 467.88 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 467.88 and 250.12 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 467.88 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/467.88 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 467.88 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 117,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,026.15/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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