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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507.40 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507.40 and 242.16 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507.40 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507.40 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507.40 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 122,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,871.98/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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