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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 506.25 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 506.25 and 301.59 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 506.25 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/506.25 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 506.25 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 152,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,679.94/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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