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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 509.48 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 509.48 and 319.20 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 509.48 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/509.48 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 509.48 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 162,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,626.02/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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