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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 506.61 and 304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 506.61 and 304.33 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 506.61 = 304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/506.61 = 304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 506.61 × 304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 154,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,176.62/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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