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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 506.53 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 506.53 and 305.65 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 506.53 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/506.53 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 506.53 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 154,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,817.60/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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