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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 467.27 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 467.27 and 250.18 is: 344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 467.27 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/467.27 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 467.27 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 116,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,899.19/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.99

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