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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 505.50 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 505.50 and 301.68 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 505.50 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/505.50 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 505.50 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 152,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,499.24/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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