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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 467.81 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 467.81 and 256.02 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 467.81 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/467.81 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 467.81 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 119,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,765.10/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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