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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 467.94 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 467.94 and 251.90 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 467.94 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/467.94 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 467.94 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 117,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,874.09/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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