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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 467.58 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 467.58 and 250.38 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 467.58 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/467.58 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 467.58 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 117,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,069.09/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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