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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 503.67 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 503.67 and 301.66 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 503.67 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/503.67 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 503.67 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 151,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,936.96/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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