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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 466.47 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 466.47 and 255.84 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 466.47 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/466.47 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 466.47 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 119,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,341.68/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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