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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 467.51 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 467.51 and 260.16 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 467.51 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/467.51 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 467.51 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 121,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,624.35/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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