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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 468.17 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 468.17 and 256 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 468.17 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/468.17 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 468.17 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 119,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,851.52/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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